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A quick definition of baliva:

Term: BALIVA

Definition: Baliva is another word for bailiwick, which refers to the area or district where a bailiff has authority. A bailiff is a peace officer who is responsible for maintaining order and enforcing the law in their designated area. The term "bailiwick" originally came from the word "wick," which meant village, and "bailie," which was a popular term for a bailiff. Depending on their position, a peace officer's bailiwick can be a city, county, or even an entire state.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Baliva is another term for bailiwick, which refers to the office, jurisdiction, or district of a bailiff. It is the area where a bailiff has the authority to enforce the law.

For example, a police officer's bailiwick is typically the city where they work. A sheriff's bailiwick is usually the county they serve, and a state officer's bailiwick is the entire state.

This term comes from the Old English word "wick," which meant village. Each village had a bailiff who was responsible for maintaining peace and order within their territory. Over time, the term "bailiwick" came to refer to the specific area where a peace officer had jurisdiction.

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